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Definition
Spasmus nutans is a specific type of pendular nystagmus of infancy accompanied by head bobbing and occasionally by abnormal position of the neck.Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Spasmus nutans involves a triad of symptoms which includes horizontal, vertical, or pendular nystagmus (fine, rapid jerking of the eyes back and forth, and from side to side), head nodding, and head tilting.Symptoms
Signs and tests
A neurologic examination confirms the presence of the symptoms.Treatment
The benign form of spasmus nutans requires no treatment. Other conditions causing spasmus nutans must be treated individually.Expectations (prognosis)
Usually, there is a spontaneous resolution.Complications
There are usually no complications.Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your child has nystagmus, head nodding, or other symptoms (to rule out causative conditions such as tumors).Prevention
Not applicable. Update Date: 10/23/2003 Updated by: Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., M.Sc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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